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Hang Mobile Art
Mobiles are most commonly associated with babies because parents like to hang mobiles above their cribs. However, mobiles may be made into serious art pieces. Artists have built their careers around constructing mobiles for public spaces (one famous example is Alexander Calder). Mobile art can be found online, or mobile artists can be commissioned to make a mobile for your home.
Instructions
1. Determine the placement of the mobile on the ceiling. Keep in mind that if the mobile is placed near a window, it may blow occasionally in the draft. If it is placed in direct sunlight, you may notice fading over time, depending on the material the mobile and art works are made from. Place the mobile far enough from walls and other objects so the mobile's movement will be free and unimpeded.
2. Drill a hole in your ceiling over your chosen location. The hole should be slightly smaller than the screw for the screw hook.
3. Screw the screw-end of the hook into the hole you just drilled, until the hook feels secure.
4. Attach the swivel hook to the screw hook in the ceiling. The swivel hook will allow the mobile to rotate freely in the room. Attach the end of the chain (or tie the end of the fishing line) to the swivel hook.
5. Measure the length of chain (or fishing line) from which the mobile will hang. You may need to try several links on the chain until you find the appropriate height.
6. Cut the remainder of the chain with the bolt cutters, or if you're using a fishing line, cut the leftover fishing line with the scissors.
